Senior Tax Manager

Prosperity Partners; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Prosperity Partners, a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm, seeks a Senior Tax Manager to lead complex tax engagements across business, individual, trust, and multi-state returns. The role emphasizes advising on estate planning, mergers, restructurings, and strategic transactions, with a focus on mentoring staff and expanding client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring CPA certification, 10+ years in public accounting, and strong technical taxation knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ten years’ public accounting experience required.
• CPA certification required; MST preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation and multi-state issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax engagements from planning through delivery.
• Prepare and review sophisticated business, individual, trust, estate, and multi-state returns.
• Advise clients on estate planning, acquisitions, restructurings, and strategic transactions.
• Research, analyze, and communicate tax solutions for federal, state, and local issues.
• Develop and mentor tax professionals while providing technical guidance.
• Identify growth opportunities and contribute to office revenue growth.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Technical tax knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Master's in Taxation (MST) or related advanced degree

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Tax Manager

Prosperity Partners (“Prosperity”) is a Chicago-headquartered professional services firm offering best-in‑class tax, accounting, transaction advisory and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high‑net‑worth individuals, and family offices throughout the United States. With offices throughout the United States and private equity‑backing, Prosperity is seeking an energetic, experienced Senior Tax Manager to support our growing tax practice. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, exceptional leadership qualities and at least ten years’ public accounting experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience at a regional, national or multi‑national accounting firm;
• Lead complex tax engagements from planning through delivery, including the preparation and review of sophisticated business, individual, trust, estate, and multi‑state tax returns;
• Advise clients on complex tax matters, including estate planning, acquisitions, mergers, restructurings, entity formations, and other strategic transactions;
• Research, analyze, and communicate solutions for federal, state, and local tax issues;
• Partner with office leadership in transitioning and expanding key client relationships while maintaining continuity of service and trusted advisor status;
• Develop and mentor tax professionals while providing technical guidance;
• Draft technical memoranda, client communications, and correspondence with tax authorities;
• Champion the adoption of AI and technology solutions that enhance team productivity, streamline processes, and elevate client service delivery;
• Actively identify growth opportunities within existing client relationships, participate in new business development efforts, and contribute to office revenue growth initiatives;
• Support the office’s long‑term succession planning objectives by serving as a future leadership resource and helping maintain continuity of key client relationships;
• The role offers a defined pathway toward office leadership and partner level opportunities for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum of ten years’ experience at a regional, national or multi‑national accounting firm;
• Minimum ten years’ experience in a regional, national, or multinational public accounting firm;
• CPA certification required; Master’s in Taxation (MST) or similar advanced degree preferred;
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited four‑year university;
• Significant experience advising clients on estates, trusts, acquisitions, business restructurings, entity planning, and other advanced tax matters;
• Strong technical knowledge of federal, state, and local taxation, including flow‑through entities, high‑net‑worth individuals, trusts, and multi‑state tax issues;
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, executives, high‑net‑worth individuals, and family groups;
• Strong leadership skills with a history of mentoring and developing tax professionals;
• Experience identifying and developing new business opportunities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical concepts clearly to clients and colleagues;
• Understanding of firm operations, including budgeting, billing, and practice management;
• Demonstrated ability to step into complex client situations, build trust quickly, and provide confident technical leadership;
• Availability to work in the Bloomfield Hills office on a hybrid schedule.

Prosperity Partners is a people‑focused professional services firm with a strong culture, talented professionals, and exceptional clients. We offer a dynamic environment, significant growth opportunities, equity participation, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. We are seeking a leader who combines excellent management skills with a high EQ and strong interpersonal skills and who is excited to help shape the future of a rapidly growing national business.